Means for extracting the contents of bottles.



A. J. BARMER. i MEANS FOR EXTRACTING THE CONTENTS 0F BOTTLES.

APPLICATION TILBD NOV. 7, 1907.

' Patented May 25,y 1909.

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ARTHUR J. FARMER, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN.

MEANS FOR EXTRACTING- THE CONTENTS OF BOTTLES.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 25, 1909.

Application led November 7, 1907. Serial No. 401,133.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ARTHUR J. FARMER, citizen of the United States, residing at Detroit, county of Iayne, State of Michigan, have invented a certain new and useful Improvement in Means for Extracting the Contents of Bottles, and declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact descri tion of the same, such as will enable others s illed in the art to which it pertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to an im rovement in toilet articles, and more particu arly fountain combs, the object being to construct a device capable of extracting the iiuid contents of a bottle or other container, being also adapted to ap )ly said liquid directly to the scalp without anger of soiling the hands.

A further obj ect is to provide a device that can be charged only from a container especially designed for use in connection therewith and which is the subject matter of a separate application for patent.

Referring to the drawings forming part of this specification: Figure l is an elevation of a collapsible bulb engaging the nozzle portion of the comb, with parts broken away and in section to more clearly disclose the construction. Fig. 2 is an elevation, with parts in section, of the comb proper showing it disconnected from the nozzle portion. Fig. 3 is a sectional view of a detail showing the manner of engaging the guard or guide rod to the nipple on which the bulb is mounted. Fig. 4L is a cross-sectional view on line .r-r of Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a view of the container showing in dotted lines the bulb with its nozzle inserted in the bottle in position to extract the contents thereof.

Referring to the letters of reference shown on the drawings: A indicates a comb having a hollow back A in which are set tubular teeth AZ communicating therewith.

B is a nozzle screw-threaded at its end to engage the screw-threaded end of the tubular back A. B is a drip cup surrounding the nozzle, and B2 is a nipple on which is mounted the collapsible bulb O.

D is a guard and guide rod, soldered or otherwise secured at d to the nipple and extending through the opening in the nipple and that of the nozzle to the extreme end of the hollow back of the comb when the parts are assembled. The rod is flattened on one side as indicated in Fig. 1- to increase the open area surrounding it at the nozzle and nipple.

Referring now to the container previously mentioned: E is a bottle in which is housed a tube F extending its entire length being supported at one end in the neck of the bottle by the cork G. II is a wax seal over the cork and I is an air vent tube projecting through the cork and seal. J is a rubber nipple fitted over the end of the tube, its end projectin above the cork and seal.

The rocgl D attached to the bulb portion of the comb serves a double purpose as will now be explained.

When it is desired to extract the contents of the bottle E the bulb portion is separated from the comb proper by unscrewing the nozzle B attached to the comb back A. The rod D is then inserted in the nipple J and tube F and serves to guide the nozzle B into the end of the nipple J which being formed of rubber closes tightly around the nipple making an air tight seal therewith. The bulb C (previously collapsed) is now permitted to assume its normal shape, which action serves to suck into the bulb a portion of the contents of the bottle ,-the bulb portion is then disconnected from the nipple and attached to the comb proper by which means the liquid is applied to the scalp by compressing the bulb as required. Attention is now called to the fact that the rod D serves also as a guard to prevent the bulb being charged with a iluid not housed within an especially designed container, as the projecting rod would interfere with attempts to immerse the end o'l' the nozzle in a fldid not contained in a bottle especially constructed to serve in conjunction with the instrument described.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is:

l. In an instrument for extracting the Huid contents of a bottle, a collapsible bulb portion, a nozzle connected with the bulb portion, and a guard and guide rod connected to the nozzle and projecting a relatively long distance beyond the outer end of the nozzle for the purpose specified.

2. In an instrument of the character described, a tubular member, a nozzle detachably secured to the tubular member, a bulb detachably secured to the nozzle, and a guide and guard rod projecting through the nozzle and into the tubular member when opposite ends ol'l the latter.

the parts are assembled, said rod having one I side flattened to increase the area of space l between it and the nozzle.

3. In an instrument ol' the character described, a bulb, a nozzle, a drip cup carried by the nozzle, and a guide and guard rod 3 extended through the nozzle and projecting beyond the outer end thereof, one side of the l rod being flattened to increase the area of space between the rod and the nozzle at 4. In an instrument l'or extracting the; contents ol a bottle, a collapsible bulb portion, and a guard and guide element projecting a relatively long distance beyond the outer end ol the nozzle, said rod having one side 'flattened to increase the area ol space between the rod and the nozzle at opposite ends oi' the latter.

5. An instrument ol' the character described comprising a nozzle, a bulb connected to the nozzle, and a combined guard and guide rod passed through the bore ol' the nozzle and projecting a relatively long distance beyond the outer end ol the nozzle.

6. An instrument ol' the character described comprising a nozzle, a bulb connected to the nozzle, and a combined guard and guide rod passed through the bore of the tance beyond the outer end of the nozzle,

f one side of the rod being flattened to increase the area oi' space between the rod and nozzle.

7. An instrument ol the class described com rising a nozzle, a bulb connected to the nozz e, a drip cup on the nozzle, and a com* bined guard and guide rod passed through the nozzle with its inner end secured to the inner end of the nozzle and at its outer end projecting a relatively long distance beyond the outer end of the nozzle.

S. An instrument of the class described com rising a nozzle, a bulb connected to the nozz e, and a combined guard and guide rod passed through the nozzle with its inner end bent and secured tothe inner end of the nozzle and at its outer end projecting a rela tively long distance beyond the outer end ol'l the nozzle, one side of the rod being flattened to increase the area ol space between the rod and nozzle.

In testimony whereof, l sign this specification in the presence oil two witnesses.

ARTHUR J. FAR-MER.

Witnesses SAMUEL E. THoMAs, GRACE E. WYNKooP. 

